Brain and nervous system - MBS item (39604)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

39604
Any of the following procedures for intracranial haemorrhage or swelling:(a) craniotomy, craniectomy or burr-holes for removal of intracranial haemorrhage, including stereotaxy;(b) craniotomy or craniectomy for brain swelling, stroke, or raised intracranial pressure, including for subtemporal decompression, including stereotaxy; or(c) post-operative re-opening, including for swelling or post-operative cerebrospinal fluid leak. (Anaes.) (Assist.)